Nasmyth, James

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Dates 1732-41
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Jean Keith
Issue 2 sons
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Elected MP for Peeblesshire in 1732. Involved in a double return with Murray, Alexander (London) 1 in 1734 election. On petition, Murray withdrew, leaving seat with Nasmyth. Voted with the Administration. Retired in 1741. Amateur botanist of some repute. Died 1779.